La Garenne International School

Ski Academy Training Elite

The Ski Academy operates in partnership with Gryon Ski Club, to provide our students with professional instruction in alpine ski racing. Alongside children from the local community, they train and participate in 10 to 15 ski races each season. This is a wonderful opportunity to mix with other children as they face the challenges of physical training and ski racing. La Garenne School staff members supervise and are on hand to ensure each child receives appropriate support to ensure their progress and welfare. The Ski Academy delivers first class sports training, taking advantage of the expertise in this alpine community and exceptional local winter sports facilities. Memorable experiences are created here!

Football Academy MYP 3 & MYP 4

The Football Academy operates in partnership with CS Ollon, to provide our students with professional instruction in football. Alongside students from the local community, they train twice a week and participate in 20 to 30 football matches each season. They might also have an additional physical session during the week if other sporting activities are not scheduled. Students will play matches against other swiss clubs and local schools, which is a wonderful opportunity to mix with other students as they face the challenges of physical training and football matches. La Garenne School staff members supervise and are on hand to ensure each student receives appropriate support to ensure their progress and welfare.

English Boost

The Head of English, will structure additional English language courses for students allowing them to perfection their skills and improve their level of spoken and written English. The students will receive a structured programme in regards to their personal needs.

Biking

The students will participate in weekly mountain bike riding. They will learn the skills required to cycle with proficiency when off the beaten path. Their teacher will oversee that they acquire all the necessary skills in regards to cycling off piste, safety measures and the technical aspects required to look after their equipment.

Board Games

The students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of board games during the afternoon. The variety of games allow the students to spend time together, developing their social skills as well as their language skills.

Swimming

The swimming club is run by two of the sports teachers who will work with the students in order to help them learn the skills required to swim correctly as well as training students who wish to participate in swimming competitions. The lessons are held during the week and a personal record of each student’s
achievements is recorded throughout the year. The students will also be able to achieve certain goals and mileposts and be awarded certificates during the year.

Dance Club

There is a weekly dance club for the Junior and Senior students. The teacher covers all styles of dance and works alongside the students in order to develop their skills and prepare an end of year show.

Language Clubs

The weekly language clubs are taught at two different levels. Students who choose level 1, will study about the country chosen, the culture, the history and basic language skills. The students who choose the second level will only be studying the language spoken within the country, it is a more academic level and course.
- German 1&2
- Russian 1&2
- Spanish 1&2
- Chinese 1&2
- Japanese 1&2
- Advanced French

Self Defense

A popular choice within the school, the Self Defense lessons are taught during the week and are differentiated depending on the level of each student. The lessons improve a student’s self esteem, coordination and confidence. A student who already has a certain knowledge of the sport will be able to continue their studies whilst a student who wishes to start now, may do so. The students will sit an exam at the end of the school year which is an international karate exam allowing them to move up a belt. The material is provided by the school and included within the club fees.

Singing

The singing club has always been very popular with the students. The music teacher runs the after school club which allows the students to perfection their singing techniques as well as learning new skills in order to perform to the best of their ability. The students will also create videos of themselves singing and put their computer skills to good use in order to create the videos. This is an important club and always very popular as it helps to improve a student’s self confidence whilst allowing them to have fun and enjoy the time with their friends as well.

Debate Club

The Head of English will run a debate club and the students will be able to participate in weekly debates as well as learn how to structure such discussions. During the term, there may be the opportunity to participate in a live debate with another school.

Charity

The charity group will prepare the events during the year in order to raise money for the charities supported by La Garenne. They will explain their ideas to the rest of the school and manage all the organisation of the money, the meetings, the authorisations required in Switzerland to do so and the events to raise money.

Badminton

The students who would like to learn how to play badminton or those who wish to perfection their skills, will be able to do so once a week during the badminton club. During the year, the teacher will try to organise competitions in school as well as with other schools in the region.

Art Clubs

The students participate in weekly Art classes and their teacher will adapt the lessons depending on the ages of the students. The lessons improve the student’s creativity and extend their passion for art with lessons at school as well as cultural visits out of the classroom. The students will have the opportunity to create works of art which are in 2D or 3D, working with a variety of materials and techniques. There is an opportunity for the students to display their work at the end of each term. The equipment is provided by the school.

Yoga

The yoga classes will provide the opportunity for the students to learn what is yoga, for those starting, and to perfection their skils for those who already participate in yoga classes. This is highly recommended for students who suffer a high level of stress.

Trail Running

Trail running has been a popular choice at La Garenne and students have enjoyed the opportunity of running in the mountains and learning new skills. The students will receive all the required equipment from the school which they keep once the club has finished. Should there be the possibility of participating in competitions, and if they wish to do so, they may be entered.

Visual Arts

Students who are interested in visual arts, photography, painting, film making etc, will enjoy this club which is available to all students who show an interest. During the year, their work will be on display and if possible, they may enter competitions or display their work in galleries in the region.

Cooking

One of the most popular choices in the school, the cooking clubs are enjoyed by many students who learn how to cook and bake, the level taught depends on the ages of the students as the club is open to all students. The ingredients are supplied by the school and the students are allowed to take their culinary masterpieces with them at the end of the lesson. During the year, the students will participate in workshops when visiting local bakeries as well as the Cailler chocolate museum to name but a few. It is important to sign up as quick as possible as places are highly sought after.

School Show

The students may sign up for the school end of year show which is a drama production they work on throughout the year. It is very popular amongst the older students who invest a lot of time and effort in order to produce a fantastic theatre performance at the end of the school year which is watched by all the school and the parents who are able to attend. The costumes, decorations, backdrops etc, are all organised by the students with the help of the team of staff who teach them.

Horse Riding

Once a week, the students who choose to go horse riding will go to the local stables. This option is open to all, beginners as well as experienced riders. It is important to inform the school, if you choose this option, as to the level of your child. During the first afternoon, they will evaluate the students as well to make sure that their level is correct.

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